Chris Hall

Chris Hall – Editor

Minor in English and history, specializing in light dev edits and line editing in all romance genres, cozy mysteries, and proofreading.

Overview

I'm an editor and proofreader specializing in romance and personal memoirs. I have a master's in education, minors in English and history, accredited through the Poynter University and a member of ACES (American Copy Editors). With 10 years experience, I have edited everything from paranormal, horror and romance to memoirs and nonfiction self-help books.
Services
Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs Self-Help & Self-Improvement
Fiction
Fantasy Holiday Middle Grade Paranormal Romance Romance Short Story Thriller & Suspense Young Adult
Languages
English (US)
Certifications
  • Aces Certificate in Editing through Poynter University

Work experience

Wolf Publishing

Aug, 2021 — Present

I edit (developmental edit and line edit) for Wolf Publishing. We also do proofreading for the company.

Melange Books LLC

Apr, 2014 — Present

As an acquisitions editor, I helped sort through the slush pile for two anthlogies. I have edited and proofed dozens of books for Melange including short stories, contemporary romance, historical romance, Young Adult, horror, thrillers and romantic suspense. I remain a freelance editor for Melange.

Self-employed

Oct, 2013 — Present

I am an editor specializing in romance and memoirs. My editing experience ranges from paranormal, thriller and horror to middle grade and self-help books. My history expertise encompasses the medieval, Regency/Victorian, and WWII eras. I follow Chicago Manual of Style and closely monitor the latest changes in the romance publishing industry.

Portfolio

Fated for Love

Quince, Dayna

Storm Series

Bond, Meredith

A Chicago Christmas

Wynne, Aubrey

The Clan MacLaren

Pennick, Nancy

Eternally Mated

Twombly, Valerie

Love Grows Series

Regent, Renee

The Merry Men Series

Bond, Meredith

Forever with Me: A Memoir

Hutchinson, Susan

Once Upon A Widow

Wynne, Aubrey

Seaside Inn Mystery

London, Rimmy

The Cordoba Agency

Diamond, Delaney

Family Ties

Diamond, Delaney

The Debutante Dares

Lane, Charlie

The Duchess Society

Sumner, Tracy

Sisterhood of Secrets

Monroe, Jennifer

A young man sat on Biggin Hill in early 1940, watching an attack on the R.A.F. fighter station. As a German bomber spun out, chased by a British Spitfire, Eric knew what he wanted to do. The day he turned 18, he volunteered at the Air Ministry in Kingsway, Lon... read more

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